People and Workplace Manager

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People and Workplace Manager

The People and Workplace Manager is full-time, permanent position responsible for leading the Centre's people strategy, development, implementation, evaluation and reforms, including new, progressive workplace initiatives in support of the Centre's organizational mandate.

Reporting to the Chief Financial Officer, this is a dynamic position that requires the incumbent to provide support for both unionized and non-union staff/managers in Arts Education, Theatre and Guest Services, Art Gallery, Building Operations, Catering, and Administration.

Responsibilities include:

· Support the Centre's management team with people performance management, interpretation and application of employment agreements, employment legislation, and conflict resolution;

· Support managers through the hiring process;

· Work with managers to develop and facilitate onboarding, training, and professional development;

· Maintain employee database (HRIS);

· Support management team in the development and execution of the Centre's strategy and HR policies regarding Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Anti-racism;

· Establish and maintain productive, professional working relationships with union representatives;

· Provide interpretations, and advise management of collective agreement language;

· Assist in negotiation of collective agreements in cooperation with the CFO and other Senior Directors;

· Review and respond to grievances according to collective agreements;

· Administration of Employee benefits;

· Provide backup to Payroll Officer;

· Maintain existing and draft new employment policies and procedures;

· Manage employee recognition and awards programs.

The ideal candidate will have:

· 5 years or more of progressive experience in human resources and/or labour relations;

· Bachelor's Degree in Business Administration or equivalent combination of education and additional years of experience in a related field;

· Demonstrated knowledge of human resources and labour relations best practices and current issues, including Health & Safety, Conflict Resolution, Recruitment & Retention, Policy, and Training/Development;

· Extensive experience interpreting contracts, employment legislation, and collective agreements and providing reliable advice to Management and Senior Director-level stakeholders;

· Experience working in/maintaining HRIS (Payworks);

· Previous experience working in a unionized environment;

· Advanced level of proficiency with the English language for speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension in a professional setting; ability to communicate, present, and engage with a variety of audiences and diverse populations (including speaking to large audiences);

· Dependable and goal-oriented with a demonstrated ability to handle and prioritize multiple ongoing/overlapping projects and tasks.

The following would be considered an asset:

· Knowledge of, or previous experience working in the Arts, particularly Theatres, Art Galleries, Museums, or Arts Education;

· Bilingualism (French/English).

How To Apply

Interested candidates should submit their résumé and covering letter, detailing their qualifications as they relate to the position, to the attention of Jodi Zver, Chief Financial Officer, by email at or hard copy during regular business hours at the Security Desk of the

Administration Offices located at 145 Richmond Street in Charlottetown.

Confederation Centre of the Arts is committed to promoting an inclusive workplace. We encourage applications from under-represented communities including racialized persons, new Canadians, or persons with a disability. When requested, we will provide accommodations to candidates for all aspects of the recruitment and selection process.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: $60,000.00-$75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• Casual dress
• Company events
• Company pension
• Dental care
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Extended health care
• Flexible schedule
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Store discount
• Vision care
• Wellness program

Education:

• Bachelor's Degree (preferred)

Experience:

• benefits administration: 1 year (preferred)
• Human resources: 3 years (required)

Work Location: In person